Summer Hours of Operation

Whether you're an avid outdoors lover, complete novice, or somewhere in between, the Outdoor Recreation Center (ODR) is the place to be. We offer gear rentals, adventure programs, clinics and training, Warrior Adventure Quest, and Women in the Wilderness Trips, and indoor climbing wall, customized trips, and more!

Guided Adventures & Activities

Outdoor Recreation offers trips to meet the needs and interest for a wide range of people in our community. Ice Climbing, White Water Rafting, Overnight Hiking, Snowmachining, Fishing, and Rock Climbing, are just a few of the things that we can do for you.

View the complete summer edition of the Outdoor Recreation Adventure Guide, which includes an equipment price list, safety tips, trip ideas, and so much more. This guide is a great resource to find ways to explore Alaska and 'get out of the gate and into the state'.
*Please note that availability of items and cost are subject to change without notice.

Join the ODR staff for one of our Belay Certification Clinics to get you on the wall and climbing. The climbing wall is open whenever Outdoor Recreation is and is available for everyone large and small, young and old. Wall rental is available for groups and parties, and we can even do PT sessions for our Active Duty Soldiers. Please check out our calendar for upcoming classes and clinics.

Daily Price List

Cost

Youth under 18 years old

$2

Adults 18 years old and older

$4

Event/Activity

Cost

Climbing Wall Belay Clinic, every Thursday, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Free

PT Climb

6 person minmum, $10 per person, $5 for each additional climber.

Please call ODR for availability

Climbing Wall Birthday Parties

Please call ODR for pricing and availability

RV and Tent Camping sites

ODR has two small campgrounds, with a limited number of water & electric hookup sites available. The season runs from May to September, the season is weather dependent.

We have a large enclosed storage area for Recreational Vehicles Only, like campers, atvs, boats, and motor homes. Prices are as follows:

10 x 10 = $20 monthly

10 x 20 - $25 monthly

14 x 45 = $30 monthly

Please stop by ODR or call for a copy of our rental agreement and to answer any question that you may have.

Warrior Adventure Quest

Warrior Adventure Quest is a centrally funded program designed to support and enchance greater Soldier/leader/unit cohesion, morale, and combat readiness, while contributing to mitigation and coping skill development, through the integration of outdoor high adventure activities.

The core of the WAQ program, is a one day adventure activity (ie, rock climbing, paintball, white water rafting, ice climbing) conducted by the local outdoor recreation staff. Please call +1 (907)361-2175 or stop by to find out how to get your Unit enrolled!

Women in the Wilderness

Fort Wainwright has an awesome program called Women in the Wilderness. In WIW, we take groups of ladies only out for our outdoor adventure programs, it's just a day for you to enjoy and relax. So call your girlfriends, bring your daughters, mothers, and sisters and join us for a day in nature powered by pure girl power!

Fischer Skeet Range

The Fischer Skeet Range is closed until further notice. Please contact the Outdoor Recreation Center if you have any further questions about the Skeet Range.

Forty Below Club

The coveted -40 Below Shoot Club, is a "one-of-a-kind" at Fort Wainwright; and only available during the coldest Interior Alaska Winter months: December - February. Shooters that complete one round of American Skeet when the official thermometer reads -40 or below, receive a patch and certificate.

Email Wainwright MWR to be placed on our mailing list. Stay tuned during the Winter months, and Wainwright MWR will contact you with the date and time of the next shoot. Shoots may take place any day of the week from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Are you Arctic Tough enough?